Airpark plans aired in Middleton

Thursday

Mar 28, 2013 at 3:15 AM

By JOANN COSKIE

tjc@tjcoskie .com

MIDDLETON — Some clarification is needed; my mistake for a hurried late submission last week to the Rochester Times. The Town Clerk/Tax Collector hours change (now 12 noon to 6 p.m.) refers to Mondays only... Tuesday thru Thursday remains the same at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as of April 1 (no fooling!).

Airpark plans

At the last Planning Board meeting March 14, Charles Therriault gave a presentation on the plans and status of the Airpark being developed on Ridge Road. Positive responses were expressed by the members of the Planning Board as well as by the several abutters of the development present. Listed with Realtors as Therriault’s Landing, the property will offer future residents their own 3,200 foot grass runway and have access to an 18-hole golf course. Mr. Therriault displayed drawings of the conference center with restaurant, hotel rooms and ‘penthouse’ suites included in the plans. He also expects to build his own residence there.

Spring is here

We saw the very first pussy willows this week. Robins, too, but we bet they are having trouble finding worms, early or otherwise. However, if they like ladybugs, we’ve got lots of those. The elections and Town Meeting are over. Happy Spring! Ah, but then there’s April 15 and taxes to file. Well, after you save what you need to document your deductions (tax bills are good for something!) box up what needs to be shredded.

The Holy Rosary Credit Union on Brock Street in Rochester has scheduled April 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon as Shred Day. Put your confidential documents for secure destruction in boxes or paper bags for ease in handling (no string or plastic, please). Details yet to be announced — last year they had refreshments and prizes, so maybe??

Social news

The Sons of Italy Lodge 2380 is listed as belonging to Rochester, but we know it really has solid connections here in Middleton. We also know how scrumptious their cooking is. On Saturday, April 6 you can enjoy another of their Spaghetti Suppers at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Lowell Street, Rochester and help them set up a scholarship fund. Two seatings are available; 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 7-12 and seniors, $2.50 for children 2-6. Maximum is $20 per family. Call Mike DelloIacono at 755-2050 for information and tickets.

Patrick Cremmen (a Middleton resident) and LacyJane Folger announced a Send Off Party and Benefit for their trip with Safe Passage to Guatemala. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Martel-Roberge Center, (American Legion Post 47), 551 Foundry St., Rollinsford. Admission is $10 for music, dancing, food, silent auction and cash bar. Check out details at Facebook.com/pacysafepassage.

Speaking of websites, there are lots of ways to stay informed besides this article. There’s Middletonnh.gov, Middleton_Bulletin_Board, Middletonnh police blogspot, and of course, SAU61.org. Just type any of those in your title bar to find them. Of course, you can always come to meetings (schedule is on the town website!) and/or join the Vintage Villagers on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Library news

The Middleton Library now has colorful new bins to display the children’s books. Research clearly proves that reading to your children or having them read to you just minutes a day will give them the best start in life. Yes, there’s lots of information on the internet, but your young ones must first learn to love reading, and it’s a great alternative to television and video games. I thank my mom for nurturing my love to read — and that has been invaluable in writing this column.

Police Activity

Police activity from Feb. 25 through March 10 was incredibly quiet with just 20 logged police calls. An OHRV complaint Feb. 25 on Dudley Drive; something suspicious (person/MV/activity) Feb. 27 on Gary Road; alarm activations Feb. 26 on Kings Highway and March 6 on Silver Street; on March 1, Pleasant Valley Road wasn’t so pleasant. A vehicle went off the road, but fortunately, no damage was done. Two calls were for mutual aid; Feb. 27 on Route125 and March 3 on Gold Street both in Milton. March 10 called for a medical assist on Ridge Road, a department assist on New Durham Road and a burglary on Karen Road. A vehicle complaint was lodged on March 3 on New Durham Road and an animal complaint was lodged on Spruce Road, March 4. Someone on Governors Road also had an animal dispute — a K-9 drug investigation (Go Raven!) Littering and/or other unlawful activities were dealt with on March 6 on Governors Road. Other activities were paperwork service, found property, fingerprinting and police information calls.